The Auchenshuggle bridge will carry both carriageways of the M74 over the River Clyde. West of Fullarton Road junction, this will be the only point where the motorway crosses the Clyde.
The single span bridge is supported at each end by reinforced concrete supports (abutments). The bridge deck (superstructure) is made up of steel box girder beams with reinforced concrete cast in place over the beams. Once the main superstructure is in place, follow on work (finishes) are required to complete the bridge parapets, to waterproof the bridge and to lay the road surfacing.
The existing cycle route on the north bank of the river will require to be diverted temporarily during construction but will be fully reinstated upon completion of the bridge.
| ID | Task Name | Start | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auchenshuggle Bridge | Spring 2009 | Spring 2011 |
| 2 | East Substructure | Spring 2009 | Late 2010 |
| 3 | East Abutment | Spring 2009 | Early 2010 |
| 4 | Cycle Path Cantilever Slab | Late 2009 | Spring 2010 |
| 5 | East Abutment Finishes | Summer 2010 | Late 2010 |
| 6 | West Substructure | Spring 2009 | Summer 2010 |
| 7 | West Abutment | Spring 2009 | Spring 2010 |
| 8 | Cycle Path Cantilever Slab | Early 2010 | Summer 2010 |
| 9 | West Abutment Finishes | Early 2010 | Spring 2010 |
| 10 | Superstructure | Early 2010 | Autumn 2010 |
| 11 | Pre-assemble Steelwork | Early 2010 | Autumn 2010 |
| 12 | Steel Erection | Summer 2010 | Summer 2010 |
| 13 | Eastbound Deck | Summer 2010 | Late 2010 |
| 14 | Westbound Deck | Summer 2010 | Early 2011 |
| 15 | Bridge Finishes | Late 2010 | Spring 2011 |
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